Save Fort St Angelo

On September 8 I make it a point to visit Fort St Angelo in the hope that at last, this long suffering historical site has been given a long overdue clean up. I don't know what drives me to this place every year.

This year I was again disappointed by the general shabbiness of the place. Signs of neglect and abandon can be seen everywhere and that's not all.

Some parts of the fort are downright dangerous, as can be seen by the hole in the wall of the ramp leading to the upper gate of the fort (see photo). A small child could easily pass through this opening with dire consequences.

Furthermore the interior ramp leading into the fort is covered with lumps of concrete and gravel which, besides ruining the granite paving, make the ramp slippery. In comparison, the part of the fort that is cared for by the Knights of St John is a joy to visit.

Ironically this continues to highlight the deplorable state the rest of the fort is in.

Is it such an impossible undertaking for the authorities to put their mind to it and give this jewel the dignity it deserves?